Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant assists one or more physical therapists in evaluations, tests, and treatments of patients. Prepares patients and equipment for therapy and implements treatment plans as instructed, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment. Being a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant records patient's reaction to treatment and provides status reports at the end of each treatment to the physical therapist. Requires an associate degree. Additionally, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant requires State physical therapist assistant license. Typically reports to a physical therapist. Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Interim Healthcare is a leading Regional Provider of Hospice and Home Health Services based in Texas. Our company has grown to over 35 offices in Texas and New Mexico.
At Interim Healthcare the relationships we have with each other, and our patients are the foundation of the strong culture we have built.
We believe in placing the patient's interests at the heart of everything we do and that’s what makes our job so rewarding.
We understand that part of being a great PTA is spending the time to genuinely understand the patient’s story. Knowing where the patient is coming from helps us determine what they need to feel comfortable, safe, and healthy in their own home. As one of our nurses put it, “it’s an honor to be in someone’s home taking care of them.”
At Interim, PTA's don’t feel the pressure to just move through the patients, instead, are empowered to invest their time in helping patients live in their homes with dignity, respect, and confidence.
General Purpose: Responsible for continuous monitoring and improvement of care that is provided to patients/to improve their client’s ability to perform tasks in their daily living and work environments. They work with individuals who have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally or emotionally disabling in order to improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities and also to compensate for permanent loss of function
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